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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 892.41 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 892.41 and 162.03 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 892.41 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/892.41 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 892.41 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 144,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,597.19/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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